Taking Type to the Streets...

One of my co-workers happens to be an extremely talented Graffiti Artist. Gusto's work has been published in a number of books. Here's a quick video documenting the process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUvJ-deXww

New Glittle Cupcakes Web Site Launch!

Still working on the opening animation... but you can get the gist of things here:
www.glittlecupcakes.com
BTW: AMAZING cupcakes, Little Miss Ashley is one of the few people who encourages you to allow your imaginations run wild!

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to all

Newly crafted Pepperminty Type. Now if only my cards were lickable...

Thank You :: Typography

So I got swirly and curly on this special 'Thank You' note I created.

Checking-In: Transition

After graduation I was fortunate to be offered an internship (which eventually turned into full-time freelance) with Walter Bernard Design/WBMG (Walter Bernard & Milton Glaser). For me it was the opportunity of a lifetime to work under the art direction of these pioneers. :o)
Of course after a years time it became apparent that I had developed a real interest for design on the web. I had spent the summer before my noted internship slaving to learn as much as I could about web development (and I am far from the title of webmaster—there's so much!!) On that note, I interviewed for a position with mtv.com—where I currently spend my days designing.
As I use one eye to reflect back and the other to look forward, the best advice I can give is to keep your ears open. Pioneer of Design, Junior Designer, Supermarket Cashier... a lot of people have invaluable knowledge and insight that can be applied to design and many other aspects of life.

-Christa

Seaseme Street 'Googled'

Along with a 'job well done'—I guess you all can guess which is my favorite Google!

The attack of Cookie Monster!

OBSESSED

Onipa'a

Onipa’a (Inspired by the story and spirit of Queen Lili’uokalani)

Visit christapadovano.com to learn more about it!

Vanilla Typeface

Vanilla The name came from the Spanish word “vainilla”, diminutive form of “vaina” (meaning “sheath”), which is in turn derived from Latin “vagina.”

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Vanilla "A"

I desperately need to get back on top of my 'type' game! Above is a preview one of the completed letters I have developed for my (almost completed) 'Vanilla' Concept— that I will be releasing soon!